E-Book, Englisch, Band 47, 307 Seiten
Reihe: Language in Performance
Patt Punctuation as a Means of Medium-Dependent Presentation Structure in English
1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-3-8233-7753-5
Verlag: Narr Francke Attempto
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
Exploring the Guide Functions of Punctuation
E-Book, Englisch, Band 47, 307 Seiten
Reihe: Language in Performance
ISBN: 978-3-8233-7753-5
Verlag: Narr Francke Attempto
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
Despite ist everyday relevance, the reputation of punctuation is tarnished. Actually, modern English punctuation is often considered not more than a necessary evil. For many people, punctuation usage follows seemingly arbitrary and unmotivated rules. The present approach moves away from a static, rule-based description towards a more dynamic, context-based interpretation of punctuation. Punctuation is a highly versatile medium-dependent means of presentational choice. To accept this view is to take a significant step towards closing the gap that still exists between punctuational theory and the actual usage of punctuation. Punctuation adopts a guiding role for the reader and the present study explores this guide potential, providing a thorough analysis of both the linguistic status and the communicative value of punctuation.
